The Island View B&B - A1

Hotels
8.5 (886 reviews)
Great North Road Cheswick , Berwick-Upon-Tweed , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable accommodations
Great value for money
Cons:
Room was cold
Limited evening restaurant hours

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Clean and comfortable room; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.86
Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating.
Location
8.4
Good location for visiting Berwick; close to the main road.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were good size and well-decorated for special occasions.
Amenities
8.38
Includes board games for entertainment and breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.84
Good value for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast was delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
8.86
Delightful stay with a lasting impression; host engagement was excellent.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:10

Property Description

Stunning Views
Experience breathtaking sea views from select rooms at The Island View, offering a serene and picturesque setting for your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free private parking, a shared lounge, and an on-site restaurant and bar, providing everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby historic landmarks such as Lindisfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Castle, and Etal Castle, all within a short drive from the hotel.

Book your stay at The Island View now and immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 886 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Gary • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Was relatively expensive

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sacha • extended_group • nl
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Shona • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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eric • couple • gb
10
Very relaxing, would return again.
Pros:

Good choice at breakfast, both hosts and staff very helpful. Island View B+B in good position for visits to Bamburgh, Holy Island, Berwick and Kelso over the border.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sheelagh • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good location
Pros:

The B&B is in an ideal location just at the side of the A1. The staff are very friendly.
The room was clean and tidy and the beds were comfortable. The shower was very good.

Cons:

The only thing which put me off, was being told on checking in, that all the full English Breakfast items were already cooked and all they had to prepare were the eggs. I prefer my food to be freshly cooked, consequently, I opted for the poached eggs on toast, but that's my personal preference. A little disappointing.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
7
Easy access but low on quality
Pros:

Convenient easy parking pleasant staff

Cons:

Poor quality of food,

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very welcoming staff. Clean and well presented room. Breakfast was good with gluten free choices available.

Cons:

Evening meals offered are not really suitable for those requiring gluten free. Easy to get to Berwick though.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Leah • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Easy to find, just off the A1. Hosts and staff very welcoming. Food very good.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Annie • extended_group • gb
7
It was perfect for a brief overnight stay. The staff could not have been kinder. Breakfast drlicious!
Pros:

Well located for a road trip. The staff are conscientious & hospitable.

Cons:

A little tired throughout but perfect for an overnight stop. Underneath the bed needed a good hoover & there was a strange smell…

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Brigitta • couple • de
10
Wir können diese Unterkunft für einen kurzen Aufenthalt empfehlen.
Pros:

Gemütliches Zusammensein an der Bar mit Freunden des Hauses. Freundlicher Empfang und leckeres Frühstück.

Cons:

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2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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allan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
10
Definitely one to consider!
Pros:

A very homely venue. Conveniently located on tha A1, with easy access to both and north attractions.
The owners were very attentive and could do no more to accommodate every guest reasonable wishes.
Simon and Sarah were excellent hosts.
We can only recommend them - we’ll certainly be back in the future. 👍😄

Cons:

Some of the decor is a little bit dated, though not an issue.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean rooms, great location for me

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Host were fabulous they were very informative, helpful and pleasant.
Bed comfy, room basic but fine, had excellent nights sleep despite being nect to A1 . Breakfast excellent catered for what we required . Few miles out of Berwick but that was ok.

Cons:

Towels were very stiff. Lighting not good in room . Extractor fan from kitchen below extremely loud and could be heard in room.
Our journey in was difficult with the sat nav taking us to the wrong place. Apparently you need to search for the Cat Inn ( former name of property) its right off the A1. Missleading name for property you could proberbly only see the Islands if you stood on the roof.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very welcoming staff, informative and helpful. Totally excellent breakfast, we had a good night's sleep, in exceptionally comfortable beds. The room was very clean, cosy and perfect for our needs, ample parking space! Highly recommended and good value for money. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Parker • couple • gb
9
Easily found just of the A1, so ideal for in transit stop over. Clean/comfortable - tasty breakfas.
Pros:

Tasty breakfast

Cons:

Being of a certain age, when b&b’s always had staff present, I was taken aback to find this wasn’t the case (after we booked). However speaking with Simon at breakfast we can fully understand the reasoning why (in this recent economy). Please ensure you ask if restaurant/bar will be open for your visit.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Sandro • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Ideal location, very close to Lindisfarne Castle and Bamborough Castle. Perfect stay for NC500 riders, either starting or ending. The room was very comfortable and silent for a great sleep. The pub is absolutely great, also the breakfast was awesome. The most important was the attention from Simon. He makes you feel at home, from checking the tides for Lindisfarne to recommending where to park the motorcycle in the propertoes' VERY spacious parking lot.
Definitively RECOMMENDED!!
Thanks Simon!!!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent and very friendly

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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jo • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely B & B, not too from Holy Island.
Pros:

Good breakfast, friendly staff. Clean room with beautiful view. The locals who came to the bar were very friendly and helpful with local information. Good location for Holy Island.

Cons:

Didn't do enough research, so was a bit isolated for Berwick town. No dinner was available Saturday night as other guests were all out and no one in bar
Would highly recommend to come by or hire a car.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee